farther
adverb / adjective
at a greater physical distance
“The station is farther than it looks.”
Easily mixed meanings
farther vs further
Farther is for physical distance; further is for figurative distance, degree or "additional".
further
adverb / adjective / verb
to a greater degree; additional; to advance
“Let's discuss this further.”
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What is the difference between farther and further?
Farther is for physical distance; further is for figurative distance, degree or "additional".
How do I remember farther vs further?
Farther has "far" in it: use it when you could measure the distance with a ruler or map.
Are there exceptions?
British English uses "further" for both senses, and many US writers do too. Only further can be a verb ("further your career").
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